Democrats

The Democratic Primary Doesn’t Need Joe Biden

The Democratic Primary Doesn’t Need Joe Biden The Democratic Primary Doesn’t Need Joe Biden

The vice president thinks Hillary Clinton needs better opposition. That’s condescending to the man who’s made this a race.

Oct 19, 2015 / Joan Walsh

Sanders in Portland

Bernie Sanders Dominates With Small Donors, While the GOP Rakes in the Dark Money Bernie Sanders Dominates With Small Donors, While the GOP Rakes in the Dark Money

After a surprisingly strong third quarter, Sanders has almost as much cash on hand as Hillary Clinton.

Oct 16, 2015 / Joshua Holland

Democratic presidential debate Las Vegas

Republicans Mentioned Israel 23 Times During Their Last Two Debates. Democrats Only Mentioned It Once. Republicans Mentioned Israel 23 Times During Their Last Two Debates. Democrats Only Mentioned It Once.

Support for Israel was once bipartisan. But it’s become a political touchstone for conservatives.

Oct 14, 2015 / Joshua Holland

Who Won the Democratic Debate? Progressives, Hands Down

Who Won the Democratic Debate? Progressives, Hands Down Who Won the Democratic Debate? Progressives, Hands Down

The largest TV audience in Democratic debate history heard from candidates whose base has pulled them to the left.

Oct 14, 2015 / Joan Walsh

Note to Dems: Simply Not Being Racist Isn’t Enough on Immigration Reform

Note to Dems: Simply Not Being Racist Isn’t Enough on Immigration Reform Note to Dems: Simply Not Being Racist Isn’t Enough on Immigration Reform

The GOP’s xenophobic carnival has set the political bar dangerously low for Democrats.

Oct 14, 2015 / Julianne Hing

The Real Debate Last Night Was Between Democratic Socialism and Casino Capitalism

The Real Debate Last Night Was Between Democratic Socialism and Casino Capitalism The Real Debate Last Night Was Between Democratic Socialism and Casino Capitalism

And if Bernie Sanders has his way, this discussion’s not over.

Oct 14, 2015 / John Nichols

In the First Democratic Debate, Clinton Shows That She Really Does Know How to Play the Game

In the First Democratic Debate, Clinton Shows That She Really Does Know How to Play the Game In the First Democratic Debate, Clinton Shows That She Really Does Know How to Play the Game

And she typified all that is good, and bad, about Democratic liberalism.

Oct 14, 2015 / D.D. Guttenplan

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders

How the Populist Moment Will Shape the Debates How the Populist Moment Will Shape the Debates

The moment and the movements shaping it.

Oct 13, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Democrat candidates

5 Tough Questions for Tonight’s Democratic Debate 5 Tough Questions for Tonight’s Democratic Debate

Let’s talk about making the “gig economy” fair, creating a postal bank, congressional authorization for war, and helping, rather than harming, immigrants.

Oct 13, 2015 / John Nichols

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders

Showdown: What Will We Learn From the First Clinton-Sanders Debate? Showdown: What Will We Learn From the First Clinton-Sanders Debate?

A liberal will square off against a socialist atop the most progressive Democratic field in most of our lifetimes.

Oct 12, 2015 / Joan Walsh

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